White roses are set aside in observance of Gold Star
White roses are set aside in observance of Gold Star Mother's Day during a ceremony at the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek- Fort Story chapel. Since 1936, the last Sunday in September is reserved for fami... More
In the opening ceremony, 108th Training Command (IET)
In the opening ceremony, 108th Training Command (IET) Maj. Ann Tang, chaplain, gave the invocation.
Gen. Mark A. Milley, third from left, 39th Chief of
Gen. Mark A. Milley, third from left, 39th Chief of Staff of the Army, and Candy Martin, president American Gold Star Mothers Inc., approach the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Sept.... More
Gold Star Mother's Day - coin, public domain photograph
Gold Star Mother's Day is intended to recognize and honor those mothers who have lost a son or daughter in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)
Gold Star mothers share their stories at a Gold Star
Gold Star mothers share their stories at a Gold Star Mother's Day ceremony at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Since 1936, the last Sunday in September is reserved for families who have lost ch... More
In closing, Christina Daily and Denise Wallace, 108th
In closing, Christina Daily and Denise Wallace, 108th Training Command (IET) Family Programs, read the names of every fallen service member.
A U.S. Army 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
A U.S. Army 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) relief commander inspects a guard rifle during the Gold Star Mother’s Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Sept. 27, 2015. Afte... More
Gen. Mark A. Milley, second from left, 39th Chief of
Gen. Mark A. Milley, second from left, 39th Chief of Staff of the Army, and Candy Martin, president American Gold Star Mothers Inc., lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemeter... More
Capt. Frank E. Hughlett, commanding officer of Joint
Capt. Frank E. Hughlett, commanding officer of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story (JEBLCFS), and Capt. David A. Culler Jr., commanding officer of Naval Station Norfolk, attend a Gold Star Mother... More
Charlotte City Council member David L. Howard read
Charlotte City Council member David L. Howard read a letter honoring Gold Star Mothers signed by the Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III, U.S. Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, and Secretary of the Army J... More
U.S. Army 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
U.S. Army 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) sentinels conduct an inspection during the Gold Star Mother’s Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Sept. 27, 2015. Along with gua... More
Gen. Mark A. Milley, 39th Chief of Staff of the Army,
Gen. Mark A. Milley, 39th Chief of Staff of the Army, and Candy Martin, president American Gold Star Mothers Inc., lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 25, 2016,... More
Capt. Frank E. Hughlett, commanding officer of Joint
Capt. Frank E. Hughlett, commanding officer of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story (JEBLCFS) speaks during a ceremony to honor Gold Star Mother's Day at a ceremony at the JEBLCFS chapel. Since 19... More
U.S. Army 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
U.S. Army 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) sentinels conduct an inspection during the Gold Star Mother’s Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Sept. 27, 2015. Since 1936, Go... More
Gen. Mark A. Milley, 39th Chief of Staff of the Army,
Gen. Mark A. Milley, 39th Chief of Staff of the Army, salutes during the Commemorative Ceremony for Gold Star Mother's Day in Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 25, 2016, in Arlington, Va. The ceremony marked t... More
White roses are given to Gold Star mothers as part
White roses are given to Gold Star mothers as part of a ceremony for Gold Star Mother's Day at the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek- Fort Story chapel. Since 1936, the last Sunday in September is reserved ... More
A U.S. Army 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
A U.S. Army 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) relief commander relieves a soldier of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before the Gold Star Mother’s Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery... More
Sue Pollard, first vice president of American Gold
Sue Pollard, first vice president of American Gold Star Mothers Inc., gives remarks during the Commemorative Ceremony for Gold Star Mother's Day in Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 25, 2016, in Arlington, Va.... More
A U.S. service member watches the Gold Star Mother’s
A U.S. service member watches the Gold Star Mother’s Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Sept. 27, 2015. The annual nation-wide observance recognizes mothers whose sons or daughters... More
Matthew Stiner, associate director, The White House
Matthew Stiner, associate director, The White House Office of Public Engagement, reads the presidential proclamation during the Commemorative Ceremony for Gold Star Mother's Day in Arlington National Cemetery, ... More
American Blue Star Mothers look over a ceremonial wreath
American Blue Star Mothers look over a ceremonial wreath before it is laid in recognition of U.S. Service members who lost their lives, during the Gold Star Mother’s Day Observance at Arlington National Cemeter... More
Candy Martin, president American Gold Star Mothers
Candy Martin, president American Gold Star Mothers Inc., gives remarks during the Commemorative Ceremony for Gold Star Mother's Day in Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 25, 2016, in Arlington, Va. The ceremony... More
A U.S. Army 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
A U.S. Army 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) sentinel carries a ceremonial wreath during the Gold Star Mother’s Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Sept. 27, 2015.The term... More
Gen. Mark A. Milley, 39th Chief of Staff of the Army,
Gen. Mark A. Milley, 39th Chief of Staff of the Army, gives remarks during the Commemorative Ceremony for Gold Star Mother's Day in Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 25, 2016, in Arlington, Va. The ceremony ma... More
A Blue Star Mothers ceremonial wreath lies at the Tomb
A Blue Star Mothers ceremonial wreath lies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the Gold Star Mother’s Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Sept. 27, 2015. The ceremony included... More
Gold Star Mothers listen as Gen. Mark A. Milley, 39th
Gold Star Mothers listen as Gen. Mark A. Milley, 39th Chief of Staff of the Army, gives remarks during the Commemorative Ceremony for Gold Star Mother's Day in Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 25, 2016, in Ar... More
American Gold Star Mothers pay honor during a wreath-laying
American Gold Star Mothers pay honor during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Sept. 27, 2015. According to its charter, American Gold ... More
Gen. Mark A. Milley, 39th Chief of Staff of the Army,
Gen. Mark A. Milley, 39th Chief of Staff of the Army, gives remarks during the Commemorative Ceremony for Gold Star Mother's Day in Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 25, 2016, in Arlington, Va. The ceremony ma... More
Edith Hines, Gold Star Mother, takes a moment to regroup
Edith Hines, Gold Star Mother, takes a moment to regroup during the Gold Star Mother’s Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Sept. 27, 2015. Gold Star Mothers from across the United S... More
Candy Martin, president American Gold Star Mothers
Candy Martin, president American Gold Star Mothers Inc., gives remarks during the Commemorative Ceremony for Gold Star Mother's Day in Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 25, 2016, in Arlington, Va. The ceremony... More
American Gold Star Mothers listen during the Gold Star
American Gold Star Mothers listen during the Gold Star Mother’s Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Sept. 27, 2015. During the ceremony American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., representat... More
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. David Halverson, Installation Management
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. David Halverson, Installation Management Command commander and assistant chief of staff, speaks during the Gold Star Mother’s Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va.,... More
Hampton Roads, Va., Gold Star Mothers attend the Gold
Hampton Roads, Va., Gold Star Mothers attend the Gold Star Mother’s Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Sept. 27, 2015. The Fort Eustis Survivor Outreach Services, U.S. Army Trai... More